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Substation Mechanical and Electrical Fitter, HV Works, Flintshire Bridge at National Grid
Deeside, United Kingdom


Job Descrption

Unlock your superpower and start your career in the electricity transmission industry.


£36,645 to £38,700 pa including allowance + benefits package + Company Vehicle with fuel from home to work.      

 
£40,755 to £42,810 pa including allowance – with previous or current HV authorisation.


It’s a great opportunity for a Substation Mechanical and Electrical Fitter working in the North Wales Team. Due to the nature of our work we’re looking for you to live somewhere within 30 minutes travel of Flintshire Bridge.


We offer job stability as we play a vital role in powering the nation through our substations. Working in the Electricity Supply Industry is highly fulfilling, and we'll challenge you with a diverse workload that covers a wide range of asset types, technical complexities, and skillsets. Safety is paramount in our HV Transmission Substations, with our team members comfortable working to National Grid's high safety standards.


You'll collaborate with a team of 2 to 10 people, engaging in maintenance, refurbishment, or replacement work on electricity substations. This may include tasks such as circuit breaker and transformer replacements, maintenance of aging high-speed tap changers, and intricate 400kV circuit breaker work. Your responsibilities also extend to various ancillary equipment like DC battery systems, air compressors, and diesel systems.


What are the requirements?
A minimum Level 2/3 Apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering or an NVQ/Level 3 electrical or mechanical qualification with the relevant experience is required. A Full UK Driving Licence. You can use a computer. Substation or Utility experience is highly desirable. IOSH – Desirable.


Some of the key skill areas we look for are Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Safety Procedures, Working at Height, Lifting Operations, Panel Wiring, and Fault Finding. It is not necessary that a successful candidate requires all of the above skillsets, but a wide breadth of knowledge would be valuable. Prior experience in the electricity supply industry is highly beneficial, we offer on-the-job and formal training opportunities for development.

Pay and Benefits

•    £34,940 to £36,995 pa + £1,705 pa Seasonal Working Allowance.
•    £39,050 to £41,105 pa + £1,705 pa Seasonal Working Allowance – Previous or current HV authorisation held.
•    Company commercial vehicle and fuel from home to work.
•    37 hours Mon – Fri, the weekends are yours.
•    26 Days holiday plus 8 statutory days. 
•    The option to buy additional or sell holiday days. 
•    Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
•    Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role. 
•    Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few. 
•    Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days). 
•    Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

 

Relocation package and visa are not available for this position.


Apply now for immediate consideration.


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